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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also articulates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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